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Indications for office radiographs.

J G Halvorsen1, D Swanson

  • 1Department of Family Practice and Community Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis 55455.

The Journal of Family Practice
|November 1, 1990
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This review outlines appropriate patient selection criteria for office radiology, focusing on indications for both symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals. Following these guidelines ensures optimal use of radiographs, avoiding overuse and underuse burdens.

Area of Science:

  • Radiology
  • Family Medicine
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • Radiographs are crucial in family practice but prone to overuse and underuse.
  • Establishing clear indications for radiographic procedures is essential for optimal diagnostic tool utilization.

Framework:

  • This article reviews general and specific indications for office radiographs.
  • It synthesizes expert consensus and clinical criteria studies for patient selection.
  • Covers symptomatic and asymptomatic patients, including various anatomical regions.

Implementation:

  • Discusses indications for symptomatic patients: extremities, skull, abdomen, chest, orbits, sinuses, facial bones, and spine.
  • Highlights indications for asymptomatic patients, particularly lumbosacral spine and chest radiographs.

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  • Emphasizes evidence-based clinical criteria for appropriate radiographic ordering.

    • Implications:

    • Adherence to indications prevents overuse, mitigating radiation and economic burdens.
    • Prevents underuse, ensuring complete patient evaluation and reducing risks.
    • Promotes efficient and effective use of diagnostic imaging in primary care settings.